Birthday special: Sonu Nigam’s 5 timeless classics etched in our hearts

His songs have made people laugh, dance, and cry over the years. As music maestro Sonu Nigam celebrates his 49^th birthday on July 30, we take a look at 5 of his timeless classic Bengali songs that will make any of us nostalgic.

This emotionally-drenched song from Srijit Mukherji’s film ‘Gumnaami’ is a timeless classic. For Srijit’s film, the song was beautifully composed by Indraadip Dasgupta. Interestingly, the song was originally composed by 35 lakh Indians and the soldiers of Azad Hind Fauj, and sung by them to welcome Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, when he returned to Singapore on 3rd July 1943!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdvo_rCoguA

Who can forget the ‘Hani Alkadir Gaan’ from the Kakababu film ‘Mishawr Rawhoshyo’? Sonu’s soulful voice has made this song etched in our hearts forever. Composed by Indraadip Dasgupta and penned by Srijato, it’s another masterpiece from the music maestro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clwrzs-QUqU

Sonu once said that singing devotional songs made him a more versatile singer and this song shows why he said it. Composed by Babul Bose and lyrics by the great Pulak Bandyopadhyay, ‘Dole Rai Kishori’ is another timeless classic. Devotional music has been an integral part of singer Sonu’s musical journey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v4hkz7UUQg

This melodious song shows the love and friendship between a father and a son. A father's love is unconditional and eternal. The song stares Jeet (father) and Master Angshu (son), sung by Sonu Nigam and composed by Jeet Gannguli. Gautam Sushmit’s lyrics are equally brilliant.

With Sonu Nigam's heavenly voice there is no need to understand any language other than music! This one yet again proved how Jeet Gannguli’s music and Sonu’s voice create magic effortlessly. The song proves why we call him ‘the melodious voice ever’! Priyo Chattopadhyay’s touching lyrics equally deserve appreciation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UOH7dUP0zU